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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a playful shot at himself as his veteran superstar LeBron James approaches the age of 41. James turns 41 years old on Dec. 30, standing out as one of best veteran stars in the league this season. Not only that, but he is also going through an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bested the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday, thanks in large part to the showings that LeBron James and Luka Doncic were able to provide. After the contest, James was sure to say that the entire roster must be involved in the team’s progression. “I don’t want to create the narrative of […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and his teammates after their 119-96 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets. Redick said the Lakers players didn’t care enough, questioning their professionalism, and vowed to put his guys through the toughest practice of the season before facing the Sacramento Kings on […]

Dennis Schroder prides himself on consistently bringing intensity to the court, but he was unable to rattle Luka Doncic on Sunday night. The Sacramento Kings point guard directed some strong words at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar while his team was shooting free throws, which might have gotten under the skin of other players. Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back to their winning ways in their latest game, defeating the Sacramento Kings 125-101, and it came with an efficient game from LeBron James. The Lakers’ star had 24 points and shot 11-of-13 from the field, and he’s still showing that he isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With James’ 41st […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday, and All-Stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James were key components of the victory with guard Austin Reaves out due to a calf strain that he suffered during the team’s Christmas Day Game against the Houston Rockets. When all was said and done, Doncic was […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak following their 125-101 win against the visiting Sacramento Kings, and a big reason for that win was the contributions of Nick Smith Jr. off the bench. Prior to the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned that Smith was going to get his […]

LeBron James pulled off a fantastic alley-oop dunk after connecting with Marcus Smart during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. James is progressing through his NBA-record 23rd season, continuing to shine as one of the best veteran stars in the league. Even though Los Angeles has performed well as […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook reached a major milestone Saturday night in his 18th NBA season, surpassing Magic Johnson on the league’s all-time assists list. The milestone came during Sacramento’s 113–107 home win over the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center, a game in which Westbrook recorded 21 points, nine assists, and five rebounds […]

LOS ANGELES – With the recent injury diagnosis to Austin Reaves, theres’ no doubt the Los Angeles Lakers are going to feel his absence. Reaves will be out at least a month due to a calf injury, and the team is already without Gabe Vincent in the backcourt due to injury as well. But with […]

Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ current three-game losing streak, several issues have come to the forefront, with the defense being chief among them. The Lakers haven’t exactly been a good defensive team all season, but those issues were masked amid their strong start to the year. Following Lakers practice on Saturday, both Deandre Ayton and […]

LOS ANGELES – After missing all of summer league and training camp due to an ankle injury suffered in college, Adou Thiero made his Los Angeles Lakers debut back on Nov. 15 during the team’s big road win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Since then, Thiero has had a couple of assignments in the G League […]

The NBA world is still waiting to see where former Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul will sign for the rest of the year, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets being named by some as potential suitors for the future Hall of Famer. Paul was unceremoniously released by the Clippers during a road […]

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick drew some criticism for putting his team on blast in the aftermath of their Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets, seemingly without taking much personal accountability for the setback. Questions about the Lakers‘ lack of athletes and good defenders reared their ugly heads against a Rockets […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers had a bit of a tumultuous moment with a Christmas Day blowout loss to the Houston Rockets at home, after which JJ Redick put the team on blast for their perceived lack of effort and promised a difficult practice over the weekend. Despite their solid record of 19-10, the Lakers’ […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow this week when it was announced that starting guard Austin Reaves would be sidelined for about one month due to a calf injury. Reaves initially sustained the injury following the Lakers’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 10, and seemingly re-aggravated it […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, the conversation around the franchise has shifted from seeding and momentum to long-term reality. With Los Angeles sitting at 19–10 but riding an abysmal three-game losing streak, ESPN analyst Bobby Marks offered a blunt assessment of the team’s championship outlook, suggesting […]

LOS ANGELES – The recent struggles for the Los Angeles Lakers continued following their 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas. The Lakers losing streak hit three games, and head coach JJ Redick was unable to hide his frustrations amid repeated effort and execution issues. For Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, the Lakers issues aren’t […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, the team suffered another blow as it was announced that Austin Reaves would be sidelined for at least the next four weeks following a calf injury. Austin Reaves had recently returned to the Lakers’ lineup after suffering the calf injury, but […]

LOS ANGELES – After missing three straight games due to a calf injury, Austin Reaves returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup on Tuesday during the team’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. On Christmas Day against the Houston Rockets, Reaves was off to a good start, but was unable to return to the game after […]

Before their Christmas Day battle with the Houston Rockets, JJ Redick made it clear that his Los Angeles Lakers needed to give more effort and that the “shortcuts” some players have been taking defensively are unacceptable. The lack of effort and intensity Redick saw from his group in a 132-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to search for answers amid mounting defensive issues, a familiar name has resurfaced in league discourse. On the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon proposed a bold solution: reuniting the Lakers with Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis. MacMahon framed the idea as a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled on Christmas Day, losing 119-96 to the Houston Rockets in front of a packed house at Crypto. Afterward, JJ Redick was not happy and alluded that the team did not seem to care about the contest. Kendrick Perkins disagreed with this take, blaming Redick for his lack of accountability in […]

Are the Los Angeles Lakers in deeper trouble than they seem to be? The Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat after getting manhandled by the Houston Rockets, 119-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day. While it was not exactly a season-altering loss, frustrations seem to be simmering under the surface. After the game, Luka Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers absorbed their third straight loss after bowing to the Houston Rockets, 119-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day. The Lakers had a lackluster start and failed to find their groove after halftime, allowing the Rockets to cruise to the easy win. The Lakers fell to 19-10, including 7-5 at home. They […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ current losing streak hit three games following their 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. For the Lakers, there are plenty of issues to discuss in regards to their poor play as of late. But for head coach JJ Redick, the ultimate reason for the team’s […]

Luka Doncic did not have to look far to find someone to blame after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets, 119-96, leaving their fans disappointed at Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day. The Lakers allowed the Rockets to have a strong start, scoring 37 points in the first quarter. The Purple and Gold […]

If Los Angeles Lakers fans experienced any Christmas cheer this year, it did not come during the team’s home game versus the Houston Rockets. LA lost its third straight contest, falling 119-96 on Thursday, and it also lost one of its most important players. Austin Reaves exited the court early after aggravating his calf injury. […]

LOS ANGELES – After LeBron James rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup after missing the first 14 games of the season due to a nerve injury, Jarred Vanderbilt ended up being the odd man out. As the Lakers’ defense continued to struggle, head coach JJ Redick had no choice but to put Vanderbilt back in […]

This is definitely not the Christmas present Los Angeles Lakers fans were hoping to unwrap. During the Lakers’ high-profile Christmas Day matchup against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, guard Austin Reaves was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a left calf injury. The news puts a damper on the holiday festivities […]

Lakers Nation held its collective breath on Christmas Day. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ marquee showdown against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, veteran guard Marcus Smart gave everyone a serious fright. Known for his reckless abandon and defensive grit, Smart went down with what initially looked like a significant injury, sending shockwaves through the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA Christmas Day with history, urgency, and the spotlight firmly fixed on LeBron James as he continues to rewrite the league’s record books. As the Lakers prepare to face off vs. the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, NBA Christmas Day matchup once again place the superstar at the center of […]

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the floor for a Christmas Day home game against the Houston Rockets in a clash of two Western Conference playoff teams. The Lakers will hope to have star Luka Doncic back in the lineup after a brief absence due to a leg contusion–Doncic is currently listed […]

NBA on Christmas Day games are among the most important in basketball. The league pairs up the best teams in the biggest rivalries, and teams usually deliver with iconic performances. All of these teams playing on Dec. 25, 2025, are primed to contend for the NBA Finals, and Christmas Day games could preview that. However, […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the growing tension between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks has evolved into something larger than a typical on-court matchup, framing it as a rivalry that transcends the NBA landscape. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins said the dynamic between the two stars has reshaped […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets in the penultimate 2025 NBA Christmas Day game, with both teams in danger of missing their best player. Luka Doncic and Alperen Sengun are both questionable for the matchup, which threatens the significance of their prime-time showdown. Here is everything we know about Luka Doncic and Alperen […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Houston Rockets for the first time this season as part of the NBA’s Christmas Day slate of games. While the Lakers have dealt with multiple injury issues early this season, they are set to possibly receive reinforcements via the team’s latest injury report. While […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to reach a rare milestone on Christmas Day as the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs in a nationally televised matchup on ABC and ESPN. According to NBAPR, Gilgeous-Alexander will become the first reigning Kia NBA MVP and Finals MVP to play on Christmas Day since LeBron […]

Rich Paul acknowledged that his close relationship with LeBron James does not mean blind agreement, explaining that while he has disagreed with the Los Angeles Lakers star at times this season, James has earned the latitude that comes with a historic career. Speaking on the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich […]